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“We are to choose affliction rather than sin, yea, the greatest affliction before the least sin. Moses” quote by William Gurnall
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““We are to choose affliction rather than sin, yea, the greatest affliction before the least sin. Moses””

William Gurnall

About This Quote

Source Sermon: “The Christian’s Duty”, 1660

Choosing suffering over sin is presented as a higher moral path, implying that enduring hardship can be more virtuous than committing minor transgressions.

In simple terms: Choosing suffering can be more virtuous than minor sins.

Key Takeaway

Embrace hardship as moral growth.

Themes

morality sin suffering

Mood

serious inspirational

Type

theological quote

When to use this quote

  • personal trials
  • moral choices
  • religious teaching

Key Concepts

theology ethics spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes suffering morally valuable?
  • When is enduring hardship preferable to avoiding minor sins?
A Different Perspective

Suffering may not always be morally superior.

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